Laissez-Faire

• management has a facilitative role and does not get involved in the day-to-day running of the business
• almost all authority is delegated to staff
• hugh trust is placed in the staff
• highly motivated and trustworthy workers use their initiative leading to very high levels of intrepreneurship
• staff are empowered rather than ordered
• greater freedom given to staff in setting their own goals
• managers are free to deal with more strategic matters
• managers may lose control over staff
• certainly to suitable for all staff
• like to be used in High Tech industries which rely on well educated and highly self-directed employees